London Things to Do Tips by Sharon

Hampstead is one of the most beautiful neighborhoods of London. its located in North London (via the northern Line) and only about 20 min' from Leicester Sq.
Its one of the riches if not The riches neighborhoods ! Many actres / philosophers, pop stars and other celebrities Live there.
Walk in this neighborhood and feel its little alleys, the beautiful beautiful houses. the quiet everywhere is just wonderful.
One more thing that Hapmstead is well known for is its Pubs which are very old and good (see all bout it in my Hampstead page).
If you want to escape the crowds and regular stuff in Middle London go and see Hampstead, take your time and walk between its streets, stop in the pubs and get your self a pint... There's no way you wont like this place !

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Directions: Take the northern line (black line) and get off at Hampstead. about 20 min' from Liecester Sq. Its on the "border" between Zone 2 & 3 but a ticket to zone 2 is enough !

This is one of the Most beautiful areas of London.
It has a most beautiful streets, alleys, houses and lovely pubs.
I loved walking there, looking at the houses, at the history which you can tell by the way of the building etc'.
One of the best Pubs or even maybe the best Pub in this area is the Grenadeir Pub, which is hidden in one of the smallest and quiet streets of this neighborhood. It tooks us sometime to find it but it was worth it, you'll understand when you'll see it...

Opening Hours:
Mon - Sat 12.00 - 23.00
Sun 12.00-22.30
TEL: 020 7235 3074

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Phone: 020 7235 3074
Address: Wilton Rd. in Belgravia
Directions: Tube station: Hyde Park Corner or Knightsbridge
Website: http://www.pubs.com/grensw1.htm

Borough Market is one of the nicest Markets of London, actually its No. 1 to my opinion ! also many famous Locals come to grab fruits and meats there on Sat' morning !
What you'll find there is Mostly food (meat, fish, spices, veg', fruits, breads, all kind of chees, olives sauces, chocolates organic food gosh what have i forgotten..? Everything is so colorful and lovely, also some places to eat fresh food and some awesome Chorisso ! yes go there on Sat' and Friday and you'll see the line to this awesome Chorrriso Sandwich ... sigh... im getting hungry now.
When you finish in the Market go check on the pubs near the market they are some of the best in London !

Thur & Fri - noon - 18.00pm
Sat noon - 16:00pm

If you like Markets this one is defenetly the top one of Londons markets to my opinion !

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Address: London Bridge Tube Station (northern Line)
Directions: When you'll get out of the tube station you'll see the sign to rhe market. its just a few meters from the station.
Website: http://www.boroughmarket.org.uk/

Dont Miss that, and try to make it on a nice sunny Sunday !!

This Market is one of the nicest markets of London though if you're not a local i assume you wont need all the flowers and other stuff for the garden but then it's so vivid and nice, that it is defenetly worth a visit.
But....Columbia Road isn't only about the market but the area is very cool, many nice cafe's and restaurnats, if you go up the street a bit after the market you'll arrive to a some nice tapas bar, stop there for a break its a lovely one.
Also around the market there are 1 or 2 little streets on the left side where you'll see some cafe's and some cool places that makes bagels and other stuff, some antique and wood craft shops.
I warmly recommend on a visit in the market and the surrounding area.

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Address: Columbia Road.
Directions: Take the tube on the Northern Line and get off at Old St. from there just use a map its not far, or just ask people around.
Another way is taking the tube to Liverpool St. and from there either walk or take bus No. Liverpool Street then bus 26 or 48

Well that i would call a must !
Wonderful museum, where you Learn so much interesting things about the dinosaures times, about nature, wild life and now new in the museum... The Darwin evolution Theory section and Darwin Center.
More then that there are many special exhibitions in the museums.
Two great Exhibits are:

1. An exhibition that will be available till May 2003 and then every year again, BG WildLife Photographer of the year. If you are a real nature and wildlife lovers then dont miss it !
Admission for this exhibition is 5£ for adults.

2. Earth from the Air which will be available till 31 October 2003.
Admission: FREE

Earth from the Air is an outdoor exhibition of over 100 stunning images by celebrated French aerial photographer Yann Arthus-Bertrand. i saw it more then twice and always loved it. cant get bord od this kind of exhibits.

Museum Admission is FREE !
Opening times:
Monday-Saturday 10.00-17.50
Sunday 11.00-17.50
Last admission (for a special exhibits) is at 17.30

Dont miss it .

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Address: Cromwell Road, London, SW7 5BD, UK.
Directions: South Kensinton Tube station (circle and diestrict lines)
Website: http://www.nhm.ac.uk/

Well yes... another palace but this one is really lovely !!!
35min' by train from Waterloo Station and its one of the most beautiful and important Palace's in London.
Not only that there is so much to see there and hear but there are ours in admission and the tours are made buy guides derssed as if they just came from those centuries... its pretty amusing and i really enjoyed it.

Admission for adult is 22 pounds...a bit high but really worth it !

The pic' is taken from a postcard as my camera was stuck with a finished battery as soon as we arrived there... yes my "luck" !

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Website: www.hrp.org.uk

Greenwich is not in central London but not so far from it.
In your visit there, there are some things you shouldn't miss like the Royal Naval College & Museum as well as the Market of Greenwich and of course the Old Greenwich Royal Observatory, which is famous for being the site of the prime meridian, or 0 degrees longitude.

If you are a pub's Lover then get to some of the nicest pubs of greenwich and walk in the small streets not far from the old college.
The trafalgar Tavern is a nice Pub to visit and so is the Yacht Pub.

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Directions: Canary Wharf Station (Jubilee Line) then change to greenwich
Website: http://www.greenwich-guide.org.uk/greenwich.htm
Other Contact: http://www.rog.nmm.ac.uk/

This Observatory was Founded in 1675.
Its Located high on the hill above Greenwich Royal Park.
The original building "Flamsteed House" was designed by Christopher Wren and was the official government observatory from 1675 until 1948.
Today the Official Observatory (the Astronomer Royal) is based in Cambridge, and the Old one in Greenwich has the collection of clocks, astronomical instruments, and chronometers and its open to the Public for Free Admission.

Open hours: 10:00-17:00 daily;
closed Dec. 24-26

So for all of you who likes this kind of stuff its a must !

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Address: Greenwich, SE10

London Theater, Dont miss that, its a very nice experience.
London is very rich with theaters and music concerts.
Most of the best theaters are located in the center of London and its very easy to find and buy tickets.
You can find cheap tickets being sold in Leicester Square and sometimes you get 50% for the best shows !
For updated information about London's night life, culture etc' buy the London Time Out Magazin when you arrive and you can find there everything you need !!

Personally i recommend you of the Rat Pack Musical, i loved it and have seen it twice, but okay thats only for those who like the 60's music and the naughty trio of Sinatra,Dean Martin and S. Davis Jounior.
If you like them then dont miss it ..it will only be available till end of May 03 ! after that i think its still on in the US.

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Website: http://www.officiallondontheatre.co.uk/

This Market is very close to Brick Lane area.
Its an indoors Market and very colorful one.
You can find there many things as organic food from cakes to pickles, Clothes, shoes, music, crafts and many many more things. quite a nice place !

Opening hours:
Mon - Fri 11.00 - 15:30
Sunday9 - 10.00 - 15:00

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Phone: 020 7392 9032
Address: 109 Commercial Street